TECHNICAL FIELD
[001] The subject matter in general relates to mounting structures. More
particularly, but not exclusively, the subject matter relates to mounting structures for couplers.
BACKGROUND
[002] Background description includes information that may be useful in
understanding the present subject matter. It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art or relevant to the presently claimed subject matter, or that any publication specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.
[003] Generally, in automobile industry, a plurality of couplers is provided to
couple two or more wiring harnesses together on a rigid surface of the automobile body through a coupler mounting structure. The coupler mounting structures are the device that are used to affix and hold such multiple couplers at a single point, thereby eliminating the hanging of the couplers all over the place.
[004] Even though the conventional coupler mounting structures have
multiple coupling points extending in different directions to affix the multiple couplers. In the existing coupler mounting structures, the coupling points are so close to each other that they hinder the mounting of the couplers to the coupling points and different couplers fouls with each other.
[005] Therefore, there is a need in the art to develop a coupler mounting
structure that can hold multiple couplers without fouling with each other; and maintaining low manufacturing cost requirement and easy to mount.
OBJECTS OF THE DISCLOSURE
[006] In view of the foregoing limitations inherent in the state of the art, some
of the objects of the present disclosure, which at least one embodiment herein

satisfy, are listed herein below.
[007] It is an object of the present disclosure to propose a mounting structure
with a single mounting point, thereby reducing the mounting time.
[008] Another obj ect of the present disclosure to propose a mounting structure
that withstands the force of application while mounting the couplers.
[009] Another object of the present disclosure to propose mounting structure
that utilises less material, thereby reducing the cost of production and increasing the production rate.
[0010] Another obj ect of the present disclosure to propose a mounting structure that prevents self-rotation while mounting of the coupler.
[0011] Yet another object of the present disclosure to propose a mounting structure that provides ease in assembling the couplers to the mounting structure.
[0012] These and other objects and advantages of the present invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art after a consideration of the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in which a preferred form of the present invention is illustrated.
SUMMARY
[0013] This summary is provided to introduce concepts related to a mounting structure. The concepts are further described below in the detailed description. This summary is not intended to identify key features or essential features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to be used to limit the scope of the claimed subject matter.
[0014] The present disclosure relates to a mounting structure for holding couplers. The mounting structure comprises a mounting plate, a base plate, a first mounting leg, a second mounting leg, a third mounting leg and a fourth mounting leg. The mounting plate is configured to mount the mounting structure to a surface.

The base plate extends from the mounting plate, wherein the base plate is orthogonal to the mounting plate and at least a portion of a first side of the base plate extends along the plane of the base plate to form a base leg. The first mounting leg extends from an away end of the base leg, wherein the first mounting leg is orthogonal to the base leg and the first mounting leg extends in a direction opposite to the direction of the mounting plate. The second mounting leg extends from the first side of the base plate, wherein the second mounting leg is orthogonal to the base plate and the second mounting leg extends in a direction opposite to the direction of the mounting plate. The third mounting leg extends from a second side of the base plate, wherein the third mounting leg is orthogonal to the base plate and the third mounting leg extends in a direction along the direction of the mounting plate. The fourth mounting leg extends from at least a portion of an away end of the base plate, wherein the fourth mounting leg extends in a direction opposite to the direction of the mounting plate.
[0015] Other objects, features and advantages of the present disclosure will become apparent from the following detailed description. It should be understood, however, that the detailed description and the specific examples, while indicating specific embodiments of the invention, are given by way of illustration only, since various changes and modifications within the spirit and scope of the invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art from this detailed description.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0016] While the specification concludes with claims particularly pointing out and distinctly claiming the subject matter that is regarded as forming the present subject matter, it is believed that the present disclosure will be better understood from the following description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, where like reference numerals designate like structural and other elements, in which:
[0017] FIG. 1A is an isometric view of a mounting structure 100, in accordance with an embodiment;

[0018] FIG. IB is an isometric view of a mounting structure 100 indicating directions A, B, C, D, in accordance with an embodiment;
[0019] FIG. 2 is a front view of the mounting structure 100 attached to a cylinder head cover 200 of an automobile, in accordance with an embodiment; and
[0020] FIG. 3 is an isometric view of couplers 302, 304 mounted to the mounting structure 100, in accordance with an embodiment.
[0021] The figures depict embodiments of the present subject matter for the purposes of illustration only. A person skilled in the art will easily recognize from the following description that alternative embodiments of the structures and methods illustrated herein may be employed without departing from the principles of the disclosure described herein.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0022] The detailed description of various exemplary embodiments of the disclosure is described herein with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that the embodiments are described herein in such details as to clearly communicate the disclosure. However, the amount of details provided herein is not intended to limit the anticipated variations of embodiments; on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims.
[0023] It is also to be understood that various arrangements may be devised that, although not explicitly described or shown herein, embody the principles of the present disclosure. Moreover, all statements herein reciting principles, aspects, and embodiments of the present disclosure, as well as specific examples, are intended to encompass equivalents thereof.
[0024] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of example embodiments. As

used herein, the singular forms "a", "an", and "the" are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms "comprises", "comprising", "includes", "consisting" and/or "including" when used herein, specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components and/or groups thereof.
[0025] It should also be noted that in some alternative implementations, the functions/acts noted may occur out of the order noted in the figures. For example, two figures shown in succession may, in fact, be executed concurrently or may sometimes be executed in the reverse order, depending upon the functionality/acts involved.
[0026] In addition, the descriptions of "first", "second", "third", and the like in the present invention are used for the purpose of description only, and are not to be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Thus, features defining "first" and "second" may include at least one of the features, either explicitly or implicitly.
[0027] Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which example embodiments belong. It will be further understood that terms, e.g., those defined in commonly used dictionaries, should be interpreted as having a meaning that is consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant art and will not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense unless expressly so defined herein.
[0028] Referring to FIGs. 1A, IB, 2 and 3, a mounting structure 100 is disclosed in accordance with an embodiment. The mounting structure 100 is used to mount four couplers 302, 304, (not shown 306, 308) and comprises a mounting plate 102, a base plate 104, a base leg 108, a first mounting leg 110, a second mounting leg 114, a third mounting leg 120, a fourth mounting leg 124 and a lug

128
[0029] In an embodiment, the mounting plate 102 is configured to secure the mounting structure 100 to a surface using a fastener. The mounting plate 102 is configured to rest against the surface to which the mounting structure 100 is secured.
[0030] In an embodiment, the mounting plate 102 defines a through-hole 130 to affix the mounting structure 100 to the surface. A mechanical fastener 202 (shown in fig. 2) is used to secure the mounting structure 100 to the surface.
[0031] In an embodiment, the mounting structure 100 is secured to the surface of a cylinder head cover 200 of an automobile.
[0032] In an embodiment, the mounting structure 100 comprises a base plate 104. The base plate 104 extends from the mounting plate 102 in direction A such that the base plate 104 is orthogonal to the mounting plate 102. The planes of the mounting plate 102 and the base plate 104 are perpendicular to each other.
[0033] In an embodiment, at least a portion of a first side 106 of the base plate 104 extends along the plane of the base plate 104 in direction B to form a base leg 108. The base plate 104 and the base leg 108 are along the same plane. Base end 134 of the base leg 108 is in contact with the first side 106 of the base plate 104. The base leg 108 increases in width from the base end 134 towards away end 132 of the base leg 108.
[0034] In an embodiment, the first mounting leg 110 extends from an away end 132 of the base leg 108 in direction C. The first mounting leg 110 is orthogonal to the base leg 108. The planes of the first mounting leg 110 and the base leg 108 are perpendicular to each other. Further, the first mounting leg 110 extends in a direction that is opposite to the direction of the mounting plate 102.
[0035] Terminal end of the first mounting leg 110 defines a through-hole 112 to receive one of the many couplers 304 that is affixed to the mounting structure

100. The coupler 304 slides down the first leg 110 so that the projection (not shown) in the coupler 304 locks in the through-hole 112. The through-hole 112 define a triangular shape.
[0036] In an embodiment, the coupler 304 is a device that is used to couple one end of a wiring harness to another wiring harness.
[0037] In an embodiment, the first mounting leg 110 extends from a portion of the first side 106 of the base plate 104 that is close to the mounting plate 102.
[0038] In an embodiment, the width of the first mounting leg 110 is uniform.
[0039] In an embodiment, the second mounting leg 114 extends from the first side 106 of the base plate 104 in the direction C. The second mounting leg 114 is orthogonal to the base plate 104. The planes of the second mounting leg 114 and the base plate 104 are perpendicular to each other. Further, the second mounting leg 114 extends in a direction that is opposite to the direction of the mounting plate 102
[0040] Terminal end of the second mounting leg 114 defines a through-hole 116 to receive one of the many couplers 302 that is affixed to the mounting structure 100. The coupler 302 comprises a push through projection (not shown) that is pressed against the through-hole 116 of the second mounting leg 114, to secure the coupler 302 to the second mounting leg 114. The through-hole 116 is oblong in shape.
[0041] In an embodiment, the width of the second mounting leg 114 is uniform.
[0042] In an embodiment, the first mounting leg 110 and the second mounting leg 114 are adjacent to each other and define an "L" shape with the base plate 104.
[0043] In an embodiment, plane of the first mounting leg 110 and the second mounting leg 114 are parallel to each other and the longitudinal axis of the first mounting leg 110 and the second mounting leg 114 are parallel to each other. The

first mounting leg 110 and the second mounting leg 114 define a horizontal distance from each other along the base plate 104 surface.
[0044] In an embodiment, plane of the first mounting leg 110 and the second mounting leg 114 are parallel to each.
[0045] In an embodiment, the third mounting leg 120 extends from a second side 118 of the base plate 104 in direction D. The third mounting leg 120 is orthogonal to the base plate 104. The planes of the third mounting leg 120 and the base plate 104 are perpendicular to each other. Further, the third mounting leg 120 extends in a direction that is along the direction of the mounting plate 102.
[0046] The third mounting leg 120 defines a through-hole 122 to receive one of the many couplers that is affixed to the mounting structure 100. The third mounting leg 120 extends opposite to the first mounting leg 110 and the second mounting leg 114. The through-hole 122 is in oblong shape.
[0047] In an embodiment, the width of the third mounting leg 120 is uniform.
[0048] In an embodiment, the fourth mounting leg 124 extends from an away end 136 of the base plate 104 in the direction C. The fourth mounting leg 124 extends in a direction that is opposite to the direction of the mounting plate 102. A bead structure or bent structure 140 is provided at bent portion of the fourth mounting leg 124 and the base plate 104 to provide strength to the fourth mounting leg 124. The fourth mounting leg 124 is further bent and extends towards the base plate 104.
[0049] Terminal end of the fourth mounting leg 124 defines a through-hole 126 to receive one of the many couplers that is affixed to the mounting structure 100. The through-hole 126 is in rectangular shape.
[0050] In an embodiment, the width of the fourth mounting leg 124 is uniform.
[0051] In an embodiment, the through-holes 112,116,122,126 are in the shape

of the respective couplers that the through-holes 112,116,122,126 are configured to receive.
[0052] In an embodiment, a continuous bead structure 142 is provided along the base leg 108, the first mounting leg 110, the second mounting leg 114 and the base plate 104 to provide strength to the mounting structure 100 against the application force for mounting the couplers. The continuous bead structure 142 defines a "U" shape with the base plate 104. The "U" shape of the continuous bead structure 142 distributes the load applied on the mounting structure 100 uniformly. Further, the continuous bead structure 142 provides necessary strength to the first mounting leg 110 and the second mounting leg 114 to restrict bending towards the base plate 104.
[0053] In an embodiment, the mounting plate 102 comprises a lug 128 that extends from an outward surface 138 of the mounting plate 102. The lug 128 prevents rotation of the mounting structure 100 about point of attachment to the surface of the cylinder head cover 200 (point where the mechanical fastener 202 is fastened to the surface of the cylinder head cover 200).
[0054] As seen specifically in FIG. 3, while the mounting structure 100 is attached to the cylinder head cover 200, the lug 128 presses against a surface 300 of the cylinder head cover 200. This prevents the rotation of the mounting structure 100 during its tightening.
[0055] The above arrangement of the legs 110,114,120,124 separates the legs 110, 114, 120, 124 from each other and provides enough distance between them. This avoids hindrance while affixing the couplers 302, 304 to the legs 110, 114, 120, 124
[0056] In an embodiment, a single sheet of material is used to prepare the mounting structure 100.
TECHNICAL ADVANTAGE

[0057] The present disclosure proposes a mounting structure with a single mounting point, thereby reducing the mounting time.
[0058] The present disclosure proposes a mounting structure that withstands the force of application while mounting the couplers with the help of continuous bead structure.
[0059] The present disclosure proposes a mounting structure that utilises less material, thereby reducing the cost of production and increasing the production rate.
[0060] The present disclosure proposes a mounting structure that prevents self-rotation during tightening.
[0061] The present disclosure proposes a mounting structure that provides ease in assembling the couplers to the mounting structure.
[0062] Furthermore, each of the appended claims defines a separate invention, which for infringement purposes is recognized as including equivalents to the various elements or limitations specified in the claims. Depending on the context, all references below to the "invention" may in some cases refer to certain specific embodiments only. In other cases, it will be recognized that references to the "invention" will refer to subject matter recited in one or more, but not necessarily all, of the claims.
[0063] Groupings of alternative elements or embodiments of the invention disclosed herein are not to be construed as limitations. Each group member can be referred to and claimed individually or in any combination with other members of the group or other elements found herein. One or more members of a group can be included in, or deleted from, a group for reasons of convenience and/or patentability. When any such inclusion or deletion occurs, the specification is herein deemed to contain the group as modified thus fulfilling the written description of all groups used in the appended claims.
[0064] Furthermore, those skilled in the art can appreciate that the terminology

used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the present disclosure. It will be appreciated that several of the above-disclosed and other features and functions, or alternatives thereof, may be combined into other systems or applications. Various presently unforeseen or unanticipated alternatives, modifications, variations, or improvements therein may subsequently be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the scope of the present disclosure as encompassed by the following claims.
[0065] The claims, as originally presented and as they may be amended, encompass variations, alternatives, modifications, improvements, equivalents, and substantial equivalents of the embodiments and teachings disclosed herein, including those that are presently unforeseen or unappreciated, and that, for example, may arise from applicants/patentees and others.
[0066] While the foregoing describes various embodiments of the present disclosure, other and further embodiments of the present disclosure may be devised without departing from the basic scope thereof. The scope of the present disclosure is determined by the claims that follow. The present disclosure is not limited to the described embodiments, versions or examples, which are included to enable a person having ordinary skill in the art to make and use the invention when combined with information and knowledge available to the person having ordinary skill in the art.

We claim:
1.A mounting structure (100) for holding couplers, the mounting structure (100)
comprising:
a mounting plate (102) configured to mount the mounting structure (100) to a surface;
a base plate (104) extending from the mounting plate (102), wherein,
the base plate (104) is orthogonal to the mounting plate (102); and
at least a portion of a first side (106) of the base plate (104) extends along the plane of the base plate (104) to form a base leg (108); a first mounting leg (110) extending from an away end (132) of the base leg (108), wherein,
the first mounting leg (110) is orthogonal to the base leg (108); and
the first mounting leg (110) extends in a direction opposite to the direction of the mounting plate (102);
a second mounting leg (114) extending from the first side (106) of the base plate (104), wherein,
the second mounting leg (114) is orthogonal to the base plate (104); and
the second mounting leg (114) extends in a direction opposite to the direction of the mounting plate (102); and
a third mounting leg (120) extending from a second side (118) of the base plate (104), wherein,
the third mounting leg (120) is orthogonal to the base plate (104); and
the third mounting leg (120) extends in a direction along the direction of the mounting plate (102).
2.The mounting structure (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the mounting
structure (100) further comprising: a fourth mounting leg (124) that extends
from at least a portion of an away end (136) of the base plate (104), wherein

the fourth mounting leg (124) extends in a direction opposite to the direction of the mounting plate (102).
3.The mounting structure (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein a continuous bead structure (142) provided along the base leg (108), the first mounting leg (110), the second mounting leg (114), and the base plate (104).
4.The mounting structure (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the surface belongs to a cylinder head cover (200) of an automobile.
5.The mounting structure (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the base leg (108) defines a base end (134) that is attached to the base plate (104), wherein the base leg (108) widens towards the away end (132) from where the first mounting leg (110) extends.
6.The mounting structure (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first mounting leg (110) and the second mounting leg (114) are parallel to each other.
7.The mounting structure (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first mounting leg (110) and the second mounting leg (114) are inclined at an angle to each other.
8.The mounting structure (100) as claimed in claim 1 and 2, wherein terminal end of the first mounting leg (110), the second mounting leg (114), the third mounting leg (120), and the fourth mounting leg (124) defines a through-hole (112, 116, 122, 126) for mounting couplers.
9.The mounting structure (100) as claimed in claim 2, wherein a bead structure (140) is provided at bent of the fourth mounting leg (124).
10.The mounting structure (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the mounting plate (102) comprises a lug (128) extending from an outward surface (138) of the mounting plate (102), wherein the lug (128) prevents rotation of the mounting structure (100) about a mounting point.
11.The mounting structure (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the mounting plate (102) defines a through-hole (130) to affix the mounting structure (100) to the mounting point.

12.The mounting structure (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the mounting structure (100) is made of a single sheet of material.